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Abrupt Decay
RTR · Return to Ravnica #141 · Rare · released 2012-10-05
{B}{G}
Instant
This spell can't be countered.
Destroy target nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less.
The Izzet quickly suspended their policy of lifetime guarantees.
Abrupt Decay is a rare black-green instant from Return to Ravnica (2012). It has been printed 10 times across 10 sets, from 2012 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $1.02 to $70.24 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$2.14
USD Foil$11.49
Format legality
Where you can play Abrupt Decay in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (10)
Prices range from $1.02 to $70.24 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $1.02.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return to Ravnica This page | 141 | Rare | $2.43 | $11.52 |
| World Magic Cup Qualifiers | 2016 | Rare | — | $25.25 |
| Magic Online Promos | 59681 | Rare | — | — |
| Modern Masters 2017 | 146 | Rare | $2.62 | $7.80 |
| GRN Guild Kit | 57 | Rare | $2.07 | — |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 370 | Special | $3.47 | $70.24 |
| The List | GK1-57 | Rare | $2.53 | — |
| Breaking News | 34 | Rare | $2.22 | $2.80 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 78 | Rare | $1.02 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2468 | Rare | $11.34 | $35.76 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2024-04-12If you target a creature with ward, you may still pay the ward cost, but Abrupt Decay won't be countered even if you don't.
- 2021-03-19A spell or ability that counters spells can still target Abrupt Decay. When that spell or ability resolves, Abrupt Decay won't be countered, but any additional effects of the countering spell or ability will still happen.
- 2021-03-19The mana value of a token that isn't a copy of another object is 0. A token that is a copy of another object has the same mana cost as that object.
- 2021-03-19If a permanent has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
Frequently asked questions
Is Abrupt Decay legal in Commander?
Yes — Abrupt Decay is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Abrupt Decay legal in?
Abrupt Decay is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Abrupt Decay been printed?
Abrupt Decay has been printed 10 times across 10 sets, from 2012 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Abrupt Decay?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#78) at about $1.02.
Who illustrated Abrupt Decay?
This printing of Abrupt Decay was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.